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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.94, 1,138.61 and 238.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.94, 1,138.61 and 238.96 is: 358.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.94 : 1,138.61 = 238.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.94/1,138.61 = 238.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.94x = 1,138.61 × 238.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.94x = 272,082.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,082.25/758.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.50

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